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Eighteen investigative reporters from across Nigeria have been equipped with the skills and knowledge to prioritise their safety while on the job. The training, titled Masterclass on Holistic Safety, was organised by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) as part of the Civic Space Guard project. It featured sessions on legal, physical, and […]

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) stands firm in its commitment to upholding democratic values and human rights in Nigeria. We emphasise that the right to peaceful assembly is a fundamental right of every citizen, enshrined in Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, and protected

To mitigate public backlash against national and international policies, experts at the Journalism & Society Conversations hosted by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalists (WSCIJ) on Tuesday, 16 July 2024, have called for the Nigerian government to implement comprehensive national communication strategies and proactive engagement with citizens. They emphasised the critical role of media

Panellists at the Journalism & Society Conversations by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) on Tuesday, 9 July 2024 discussed the historical contexts, the pivotal role of media, constitutional considerations, and socio-economic impacts amidst the ongoing minimum wage negotiations in Nigeria. They addressed prevalent misconceptions and emphasised the need for regulatory oversight to

At the 25 June edition of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism’s Journalism & Society Conversations, panellists highlighted the media’s evolving roles and responsibilities in the digital age amid social media monetisation. The trio of Jide Johnson, Director of Special Programmes, Nigerian Institute of Journalism(NIJ); Nelly Kalu, Project Manager, Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism

During the 18 June Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Journalism & Society Conversations, experts attributed the problem of child labour in Nigeria to economic hardship, cultural traditions, and the misconception of child labour as a viable livelihood, stressing the need for better implementation and local engagement of child rights laws, continuous advocacy, public

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has announced the launch of mental health and psychosocial support for journalists as part of its Civic Space Guard project which is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Nigeria. This initiative offers investigative journalists and editors free therapy and counselling services. Olaoluwa Adeleye, Programme Officer,

Panellists have advocated for decentralised legislative structures, enhanced collaboration between media and civil society organisations on civic education, improved public engagement and transparency in legislative processes to bridge policy gaps. They made this call during a discussion on “Policy mistrust, media, and civic education: Bridging the gap from parliament to implementation” at the Journalism &

Panellists at the Journalism & Society Conversations hosted by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, highlighted the importance of media collaboration with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and among themselves, prioritising journalists’ safety, and encouraging citizen engagement for promoting impactful reporting and strengthening the culture of accountability in Nigeria.

The need for the news media to feature new voices, showcase role models, provide equal opportunities for women in rural and urban areas to share their stories, and actively support women in reaching their goals was the focus of the 2 April WSCIJ Journalism and Society Conversations themed, ‘Maximising the news media as a catalyst

Discussants emphasised the vital role of collaboration between journalists and media organisations in driving impactful reporting at the subnational level during the Tuesday, 16 April edition of the Journalism and Society Conversations by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), titled, ‘Collaborative journalism for impactful subnational reporting’. The session focused on the need for

Colleagues, friends, and advocates for gender equality alike have described the late Rotimi Sankore, Executive Director, Africa Centre for Development Journalism (ACDJ), as a remarkable figure—an enigma, a tireless champion for women and girls’ rights, and an impactful data journalist who left an enduring legacy. These thoughts were shared during the special edition of the

Journalists must adapt to technological changes, embrace creativity, collaborate ethically with citizen journalists, and engage online, or risk losing influence in shaping opinions and driving conversations. These were the foci at the Journalism & Society Conversations hosted by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) on April 30, 2024, themed ‘Digital disruption, citizen journalism, and

Speakers at the Journalism & Society Conversations held by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) in commemoration of the 2024 World Press Freedom Day, on Tuesday, 7 May 2024, have condemned the increase in the number of laws that restrict the media, particularly in the use of the social media. They encouraged journalists